juniper berry

American  

noun

1. the berrylike cone of a juniper.

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Etymology

Origin of juniper berry

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

In the middle of the clearing, near a pinewood long-fire, a group of women sat on willow-branch mats, talking quietly as they shelled hazelnuts and picked over a basket of juniper berries.

From Literature

Eventually, he settled on the eight most frequently mentioned: desert dates, Yemeni Sidr honey, sycamore figs, Israeli golden raisins, prickly juniper berries, carob fruit, black cumin and frankincense.

From New York Times

This applies to lots of fruits that are the same colour including damsons, sloes and juniper berries.

From Science Daily

The line encompasses dozens of items today, including apple strudel sorbet, steak tartare, candied cherry tomatoes in oil and noodles with juniper berries.

From New York Times

And although you could forage for the mushrooms, onions, sumac and juniper berries, please do so only with a knowledgeable guide.

From Washington Post